Diabetic Foods

That you are diabetic does not mean you have to eat boring, bare or tasteless foods. There are many food items that are safe to eat when following a diabetic diet, foods that are also appetizing and perfect for any meal of the day. Read through this list to help you make smart decisions every time you eat.

While following a diabetic menu may appear difficult at first, it gets easier with time. As your knowledge and understanding grows about the mechanism of diabetes in the body, food selection will be a breeze.

Choose from the following food groups:

Whole Grains

·         Bran

·         Oats

·         Wheat – including wheat germ

·         Bulgur

·         Brown rice

·         Rye

Beans and Legumes

·         Chickpeas

·         Kidney beans

·         Lentils

·         Navy beans

·         Soy beans

·         Black-eyed peas

·         Lima beans

·         Pinto beans

Vegetables

·         Broccoli

·         Cauliflower

·         String beans

·         Asparagus

·         Brussels sprouts

·         Avocado

·         Collards

·         Peppers

·         Radishes

·         Tomatoes

·         Turnips

·         Squash

·         Garden Eggs

Fruits

·         Apples

·         Bananas

·         Pears

·         Strawberries

·         Blueberries

·         Peaches

·         Plums

·         Oranges

·         Tangerines

Dairy

·         Cottage cheese

·         Reduced-fat milk

·         Reduced-fat yogurt

·         Reduced-fat cheeses

·         Reduced-fat sour cream

·         Sugar-free ice cream/frozen yogurt

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